Middle East war live: Trump pauses US Strait of Hormuz escort operation
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 06/05/2026 - 02:06Modified: 06/05/2026 - 02:38
- The move comes as US forces maintain a blockade of Iranian ports and tensions persist in the Gulf despite a fragile ceasefire.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of scheduled talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi, according to Iran’s Tasnim and Fars news agencies.
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Issued on: 06/05/2026 - 02:06Modified: 06/05/2026 - 02:38
By: FRANCE 24 President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House on May 5, 2026. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP US President Donald Trump has said he is pausing the American operation to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran continue. The move comes as US forces maintain a blockade of Iranian ports and tensions persist in the Gulf despite a fragile ceasefire. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of scheduled talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi, according to Iran’s Tasnim and Fars news agencies.